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These days 45 percent of Americans are making New Year's resolutions, 38 percent of those involving weight and 8 percent of those being successful. (University of Scranton, Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2012) Translation: in the days since Jan. 1 you have listened to or know someone, possibly yourself, whose resolution had them buy a gym membership, attempt home yoga/exercise classes or step outside for a jog.
Next year it will happen again. And the year after that, possibly in higher numbers. But while this year still has 10-plus months for folks to tackle that weight loss resolution why do so many of them fail before June hits? A few Sparks fitness enthusiasts working in health-related fields offered some possible explanations, trends and tips on everything considered New Year's fitness.
Everybody's Doing It
January and February are known to many gym-goers as 'those months.' Those months are dreaded, congested and frustrating. The feelings during those months are also temporary because eventually things thin out and return to their norm where only 'regulars' are present.
Wingfield Springs Anytime Fitness owner Michelle Schroeder knows all too well the classic influx in membership during January, a time where she tries to not only attract new members but retain them.
"What's funny is, in my personal experience, it's kind of a sad take that people feel like they have to get to a date to start a resolution. But it is the general consensus," Schroeder said. "I think it comes with the hype of the 'now is the time,' 'everyone else is doing it,' 'jump on the bandwagon' mentality. It's unfortunate but it is the nature of the beast.
"This time of year, some people who sign up feel like that is the first step. They have their key in hand, contract signed and they feel good about it. When that hype is going on in their mind, that is when we want to grab them. We try to say 'now that you've taken the first step, let us help you get there.'"
Locate Your Spot
Finding a gym to conquer your health and fitness goals can come down to several factors. While location and price usually come to the forefront, things like peak hours, number of machines, access hours, security and overall atmosphere may get left behind. Choose wisely, you're paying for it.
"Typically price is always an issue," Schroeder said of common questions from new members. "We usually try to do things to tell people what value we bring as opposed to the dollar. Anyone can join a gym anywhere, but what you are going to do with it is what you're paying for."
Schroeder said payment plans and discounts vary by gym so it is best to speak to a manager about possible savings, such as company or life insurance policies that will provide for gym fees. She also said her Wingfield Springs outlet is dressed to impress new members who come in for a tour before joining. Her secret: cleanliness comes first.
"The other big concern for people, which is huge for us, is cleanliness," she said. "Everybody is, rightfully so, strongly worried about bacteria, and the easiest place to pick up bacteria is at the gym. One of the scariest things I learned when I opened this business is nobody regulates a gym. They do not have to pass health codes.
"One of our biggest selling points and one of the things I always talk about is it doesn't smell like Pine-Sol in here and it doesn't smell like a gym. We don't want people to think about our gym as a germ-ridden place. The thing about our staff is we are here every day and if you want the gym to stay clean, you have to keep on people. It's important to me because I know nobody is going to contract anything."
Take It Easy
Jason Johnson, a certified personal trainer of 11 years, said it is no secret that people's No. 1 goal is to lose weight as soon as the new year comes in. But before you go running for the treadmill and elliptical machines Johnson said there are some things beginning and long-absent gym-goers should know.
"It usually goes two ways: 1) they will say they haven't done this before or in a long time so they start easy, and the problem is they never progress from easy," Johnson said of newcomers. "They do not challenge themselves with walking faster, adding more weight and they get stuck doing the same thing. On the other side, you have people who are super excited thinking 'this is the year I'm going to make those changes' and they burn themselves out. They have gone too hard, too fast and they end up getting injured.
"We actively try to get people to understand that it is great they are coming in and that they want to improve, but it has to be a progressive method. It's one step to the next and make sure you are preparing your body the right way. Dynamic movements, resistance training, higher intensity and trying to improve every workout and doing it appropriately."
Snack On This
The hard part might seem like it is getting out of the house and into the gym, but a consistent diet is often the biggest factor in triggering the 'I need to lose weight' alarm. Johnson said the importance of nutrition cannot be ignored by anyone wishing to change their body's appearance or overall health and wellness.
"People know they can get on a treadmill and walk anytime of year," he said. "That can be an excellent starting point but that is really not the way to do it. Nutrition is number one. Nutrition is the biggest contributing factor to achieving your goals regardless of if you are trying to lose weight, gain muscle or improve blood pressure health. It is a lot easier to not eat 500 calories than it is to burn off 500 calories.
"The biggest thing I tell people is moderation. I am not a perfect example of what you should eat — there is a reason I work out — but the things I do eat that are high in fat and sugar I don't eat a lot of it. I eat a little to satisfy the craving and then I can be back on track."
Hit The Weights
A simple Google search can find you hundreds of workout programs to print out and take to the gym to keep you on track. Others might like the idea of a buddy or personal trainer guiding you through the first few months of exercise until you can walk on your own. While Johnson said individual goals will fuel different workout regimens for everyone, the overall goal should be burning off the unwanted calories.
"I tell everybody that what I focus on is what I call 'The Big 4' which are squats or dead lifts, a lunge, push or pressing exercises and pulling exercises," Johnson said. "The reason I focus on those is because for most you can do them with just your body weight without any equipment."
Johnson said nutrition, weight training and cardiovascular training are the three most important principles to forming a healthier you. He said his Big 4 moves can be mixed and varied to knockout weights and cardio all in one.
"The nice thing is that a good strength training workout has plenty of cardiovascular components to it," he said. "Circuit training or super setting will help boost heart rate. A lot of people don't realize that strength training can be a cardiovascular workout, but it saves some time and you get the most bang for your buck."
Protect The Goods
Monica Moreland, owner and physical therapist at Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation in Sparks, has a chance to see the New Year's fitness craze on two levels, once at the gym during her personal training and again at her physical therapy practice. Moreland said gym distractions and improper technique can cause inexperienced gym-goers to place added stress on important body parts.
"When the starting position is off the whole movement is off," Moreland said of weight lifting machines. "Instead of your biceps doing the work you might see the back or neck do some of the work. The other thing is I think that there would be better form and less injury if people engaged their core. Even if you are working with your arms or legs the core has to be a central stabilizer, and I think you can do more when you use your core.
"For instance, right now we have a gal that has a tennis elbow injury from lifting too heavy of weights. She definitely has that injury, but upon further evaluation there is weakness in her rotator cuff muscles of her shoulder so maybe that's where the breakdown was. If the rotator cuff was able and ready to handle that weight, maybe the elbow would not have taken on as much of the work."
Moreland said leg extensions and squatting movements also open up beginning lifters to ACL and knee cap problems if proper form is not held during the exercises. As a person who finds herself at the gym several times during the week, Moreland said the world around us is becoming less and less conducive to being healthy.
"(The new year) is a natural time to start fresh," Moreland said. "It is like opening a new book or moving into a new house, but I think the reason the resolution is to get more fit is because we are just not. In this country we work a lot. We are stressed about money and there are so many things against being fit. We have gotten so far away from the natural ways of eating and walking to your job, the way people used to be fit.
"Probably the best advice is don't get caught up in what people around you are doing. I think it is human nature to think if someone else can do something then you can as well. Don't compete with anybody and try to keep yourself on your own program."


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Let your imagination run wild with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO®! Build engineer-designed projects such as boats, bridges, mazes, and motorized cars, and use special pieces to create your own unique designs. Explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. This is an ideal way to prepare young builders for the challenge of Engineering FUNdamentals. Students should bring a peanut-free snack.
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Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and over 100,000 pieces of LEGO®! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as arch bridges, skyscrapers, motorized cars, and the Battletrack! Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. An experienced instructor will challenge new and returning students to engineer at the next level. Students should bring a peanut-free snack.
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Enter the world of Ninjago and become an apprentice Ninjaneer! Learn the way of Spinjitzu, build the Fire Temple, race Skull Trucks, and encounter the mighty Dragon! Imagine and build unique and fun projects with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor while exploring the fantasy world of Ninjago. This is an ideal way to prepare young Ninjaneers for the challenge of Ninjaneering Masters with LEGO camp.
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Master the world of Ninjago by becoming a Ninjaneer! Tame the Ice Dragon, motorize your Blade Cycle, design the Dark Fortress, and hone your Spinjitzu battle skills! In this advanced camp Ninjaneering
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Young Jedi will explore worlds far, far away and engineering principles right in front of them. Defeat the Empire by designing and refining X-Wings, R2-units, and settlements on far-flung edges of the galaxy. Imagination and engineering combine to create motorized and architectural projects such as energy catapults, shield generators and defense turrets. A new offering of original designs for young Jedi from Play-Well TEKnologies. Students should bring a peanut-free snack.
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The Force is strong in this class. Build complex machines and structures based on the best designs from a galaxy far, far away. Projects include X-Wings, AT-AT walkers, Pod Racers, Star Destroyers, Cloud Cities, settlements, and fortresses. Play-Well's Jedi instructors reinforce key engineering concepts such as gear trains, worm drives, pneumatics, eccentric motion and more as students tap into the powerful forces of imagination and engineering. Students should bring a peanut-free snack.
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Do you wish you could fly? Do you dream of breaking the sound barrier, or landing on Mars? Then this camp is for you! Build LEGO models of every kind of flying machine, from wings that flap like a bird's, to P-51 Mustangs, Stealth Bombers, and NASA rockets. Then discover how real-world aircraft and spacecraft actually fly! Students should bring a peanut-free snack.
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Learn about building and programming robots using the LEGO Mindstorms system and over 100,000 pieces of LEGO®! Explore the many uses of touch, light, sound, and ultrasonic sensors with a robotic project of your own unique design. Program your robot to avoid obstacles, manipulate objects, and much more. Projects are structured so that students solve problems and have fun in an open-ended, investigative environment. Students should bring a peanut-free snack.
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Are you ready to have an AWESOME time? Learn about engineering and construction concepts using Erector educational toys. You will build things you encounter everyday; including bridges, cars, skyscrapers and more! Some of the concepts covered include: Torque vs. Speed, Belt and Pulley Systems, Gravity, Friction, and Truss Systems. In class, you are provided with everything you need to build each project which includes a tool belt, tools and project pieces. This hands-on class will allow you to work together to solve problems while building projects. Returning students will work on new projects. Go to www.awesomengineering.org for more info and pictures Lab fee: $10 payable at first class for an Erector set that students will keep; checks payable to AWESOMEngineering.
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Cooper-Hewitt: Rococo, The Continuing Curve
From its inception, exuberant, organic, and sensuous rococo style has inspired subsequent revivals and new movements. As rococo's influence once again gains momentum, Cooper-Hewitt invites scholars Laura Auricchio and Paul Greenhalgh to discuss the social and cultural histories behind rococo in eighteenth-century France and its revival in Art Nouveau at the end of the nineteenth century.
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Most IT pros are geeks at heart. And, for most of us, our love for technology began with tinkering around with computers and electronics. Last month Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth got back to their roots by attending Maker Faire NYC—an IT "conference" dedicated to people who want to show off the cool geeky things they built.In this video, Brian and Gabe discuss and share their interviews with some of the most interesting finds from the Maker Faire, including people building 3D printers, underwater robots, pinball machines, a life-sized Mousetrap game and another team of folks who hacked a Texas Instruments graphing calculator to add networking support and a web browser. You'll also find interviews with members of the Retro Computing Club and hear an explanation of the difference between Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and the Beaglebone. So join Brian and Gabe as they explore the amazing universe of Maker Faire!
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Is there anything I can do to prevent STDs after having unprotected sex?
I have a questionable ailment...I've developed a rash the day after my boyfriend and I have had sex but we've been together for 3 years, lost our virginity together and stay monogamous. So I can't see any risk in any STIs although I am planing to get a check-up soon. The rash is around my vaginal area but also near my bottom. I'm guessing I'm allergic to the latex or lube used or it could be because I shaved...should I be worried? Thank You
About 4 months ago, I had unprotected oral sex with a guy that I know has been with at least a few other girls. The question of protection or other sexual partners never came up, although he knew that I was a virgin and that he was not. I was worried about my risk for HIV, again, I do not know his history. I have had no testing or symptoms as of yet.
I have a very confusing situation. My boyfriend and I have been together over a year. We both had partners before each other, but have always used condoms. Since we have been in this relationship for a year, and have both been tested for STIs, and I am on birth control, we have started to use condoms less. We use them when we remember but if its a spur the moment kind of thing, we don't worry about it.
Recently, my boyfriend approached me and said he has an STI (chlamydia) and I should get tested. I was mortified! I had just been tested two weeks before and everything came back negative. His previous testing had also been all negatives. I went back and was re-tested, and again the results came up negative (I was given a prescription just in case).
Neither of us have ever had sex without a condom before now. How is it possible that he suddenly developed an STI when both of us have tested negative before, and haven't been with anyone else? Could it be a misdiagnoses, or is it possible to get an STI another way? For example, having unprotected sex while the girl is on her period? Help!!
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Coastal Scents
88 Piece Makeup Palette
The case has a matte surface and measures 9" x 6.5" (23 cm x 16.5 cm) closed, The pots are Dime Size around and contain plenty of powder for many excessive uses.
The colors do not have a ton of shimmer in them if this is what you are looking for, you can always dust shimmer over top. It is nearly a 50 50 mix of matte and satin with slight shimmer.
Palette Ingredients Net Weight 63.0g/2.22oz
Talc, Mica, Mineral Oil, Kaolin, Titanium Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lanolin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, BHT. May contain: Mica and titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Ultramarine Blue, Manganese Violet, Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, Chrome Oxide Greens, Chrome Hydroxide Green, FD&C Red No.40 AlLake, FD&C Yellow No.5 Al Lake, FD&C blue No.1 Al Lake.
88 Eye shadows colors
2 foam tip applicators
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Everything I expected it to be!
I first saw this palette on Michelle Phan's videos & thought it would be really expensive. But when I found out it was $18, I was really surprised. I got it for Christmas & use it almost everyday! I am more biased towards darker shades, but when I do colorful looks, this palette is great! The shadows are matte & opaque; hardly no shimmer & the colors show up well. Definitely a fave!
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Eyes: Hazel
Skin: Olive; Dry, Sensitive, Combination
Hair: Brown; Dry, Normal
Not "highly pigmented" at all, but okay for a cheap product.
I purchased my palette brand new from eBay for $9.00/free postage. So yeah that's pretty cheap and I shouldn't complain.
However I think this palette was very over hyped and doesn't live up to the amazing reviews its been getting.
Not all colours are super pigmented, even after applyng foundation, eye and face primers. I find that you have to apply the same colour over and over to get a good vibrant result. Once the shadows have settled they do hold up well, but they smudge and blend away very easily when applying.
I would recommend this palette to someone wanting to experient, who is on a budget or who is just starting out. But i'd never use this palette on clients..
The shimmer to matte ratio is bullshit. Most of the vibrant colours are matte and alot of the natural-glam colours are shimmer, which I dont like at all.
They have alot of light white cream colours that are all very similar and hardly show up, yet hardly have any nice dark colours.
I probably wouldn't purchase this exact palette again, i'd find one in a different brand or with darker colours.
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Eyes: Green
Skin: Fair; Sensitive, Combination
Hair: Red; Fine, Oily
It gave my skin a rash!
I got this as a Christmas gift. The pigmentation is iffy. Some of the shades are amazingly pigmented, blendable, and smooth. Almost all the greens are no problem, the reds, and browns. However, I have very sensitive ecxema prone skin. The shadows made my eye irritated and red. It made the outer corners of my eyelids red and cracked. I was playing with my makeup and put colors all over my face, and my neck got a rash. I want to say this is decent, but because of my skin reaction I just can't recommend it at all.
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Eyes: Green
Skin: Medium; Combination
Hair: Black; Normal
I love this palette!The colors are very pigmented,and easy to blend.Staying power is good,i have oily lids,and on my eyes colors stay quite long...
Yes,there is fallout,but much more expensive eyeshadows have a lot of fallouts as well...
Altogether,for that amount of money (around 20$) you get 88 really great colors!
If you ask me,that's a great bargain :)
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Skin: Fair-Medium; Dry, Oily, Combination, Normal
Hair: Brown; Fine, Oily
bargain in price, and quality.
First off, for what you pay for this (which is like $20-25 if I remember correctly?) it is a total steal. So many beautiful color choices and so pigmented, how could this not be perfect for your collection? However, expect a lot of dusting and fall out onto your face. Their staying power isn't the greatest either. Still its nice to have these around for the rare times you find yourself in need of a pretty specific shade or bright shade. I also have the metal mania palette I believe, which has gorgeous colors as well.
The packaging is nice, I expected it to feel much cheaper. I haven't used my palettes heavily, but they stayed in very nice shape.
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Skin: Fair-Medium; Oily, Combination
Hair: Brown; Dry, Fine, Coarse, Oily, Normal
I think this is a good deal for all the colors you get. The quality of it was alright for me. I read a lot of reviews saying they were so pigmented and what not but for my skin, it's quite chalky and u have to really work it in to get the color to pop. Even with a primer it was still to chalky for me. I recommend this to starters and people who want to practice with makeup.
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Skin: Tan; Oily, Combination
Hair: Brown; Coarse
This is my go to makeup pallet. Colors are vibrant and lasting. The 88 colors gives a variety that takes you from day to night. Great buy for the price.
I have long dreamt of this palette for a long time so when I finally got it, I was very excited. The colors are vibrant when you use an eyeshadow primer. Except that, they all appear dull and flat-looking.
So, as long as your using an eye primer, you get good results.
I have long dreamt of this palette for a long time so when I finally got it, I was very excited. The colors are vibrant when you use an eyeshadow primer. Except that, they all appear dull and flat-looking.
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There are always Cinderella stories in sports, but the Ravens' improbable journey to the Super Bowl XLVII championship is one of the best stories in recent football history.
A lot of the preseason experts picked the Ravens to win the AFC North, but few chose them to win their second Lombardi Trophy in 13 years. The Ravens had to hang on to win against a stubborn San Francisco team, 34-31, Sunday night before a sellout crowd in the Mercedez-Benz Superdome. What did you expect?
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"We said, 'Stay buckled up Baltimore' and we did," safety Ed Reed said.
Name a team that has come from as far in one season. The Indianapolis Colts in 2007? The Pittsburgh Steelers in 2009? The New York Giants last year? Not one of them.
So, maybe that's why cornerback Chykie Brown was making snow angels in the confetti on the field Sunday night and why Reed tried to get Ray Lewis to do his famed "Squirrel Dance" in the end zone in the final minutes.
"My teammates, what we believed in from day one is the most ultimate feeling," Lewis said. "This is the greatest feeling ever."
It was a dream run through the post season where the Ravens were heavy underdogs on the road in the divisional playoffs against Denver, and then had to travel to New England, where only a year ago their season ended in frustration by losing to the Patriots in the AFC Championship game. They won that game, too.
It was different here Sunday night. As the Ravens ran around the stadium, they were showered by thousands of Baltimore fans who made the trip and filled nearly three quarters of the stadium. It had the flavor of a game at M & T Bank Stadium.
It was a special weekend for the Ravens. They had the first player drafted in franchise history, Jonathan Ogden, selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the face of the franchise since it moved here to Baltimore, Ray Lewis, end his illustrious 17-year career with the title.
And the night ended in redemption for the often maligned Flacco, the Super Bowl MVP, who completed 22 of 33 passes for 287 yards and three touchdowns. Flacco's passing numbers for the postseason were 73 of 126 for 1,140 yards, 11 touchdowns and no interceptions. The 1,140 passing yards are third most by any quarterback in a postseason.
No one predicted that one, either. In retrospect, this was almost supposed to be a rebuilding year for the Ravens. They lost good veteran players like outside linebacker Jarret Johnsonand defensive end Cory Redding.
Their best pass rusher and reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Terrell Suggs, tore his Achilles' tendon during the summer and missed almost half of the season. By the time Suggs returned, the Ravens were faced with losing Lewis, who tore a triceps and missed the second half of the season.
At the same time, the Ravens were also having a youth movement on defense with Arthur Jones, Paul Kruger, Albert McClellan and Courtney Upshaw working with new defensive coordinator Dean Pees.
Nobody thought this team was going far in the post season, not even the Ravens.
"Ít means the world. All the stuff we've been though, this is what it is all about," Jones said. "Staying together as a team. Oh my God, it feels so good."
The Ravens had problems on offense, as well. Flacco was strong early in the season, but struggled after the midway point when the Ravens lost three of four games. After losing to Pittsburgh and Washington in back-to-back weeks, the Ravens fired offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and replaced him with Jim Caldwell.
Super Bowl teams don't do that. Losing teams pull those kind of moves. It was different with the Ravens. Flacco got better and so did the offensive line as Coach John Harbaugh released left tackle Bryant McKinnie from the doghouse and put him in the starting lineup because of a toe injury to left guard Jah Reid.
If Reid doesn't get hurt then McKinnie likely doesn't play. If McKinnie doesn't play, this team doesn't get to "The Show." It's weird, of course, but it's all part of the improbable journey.
"It is all part of a successful season, we've been through these things before and if we continue to work, it will work out," Flacco said. "Sometimes we have failed, but most of the time we have won."
They did again Sunday night.


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(Antananarivo, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Antsirabe, Ranomafana, Fianarantsoa, Isalo National Park, Anakao)
The mist is heavy deep in the Madagascan rainforest and sweat drips from your brow after a full-day hike. Then you see it grazing among the bamboo thickets – the rare golden bamboo lemur – and your heart leaps.
An experienced local tracker and expert park ranger will lead you deep into the Ranomafana rainforest in search of the elusive golden bamboo lemur, and when the sun goes down a night-time tour will reveal the forest's nocturnal secrets such as the skittish fosa or small puma and the tiny mouse lemur. You'll also traverse the island's lush highlands where you'll visit traditional villages and encounter the abundant wildlife; marvel at the barren landscapes and twisted rock formations in Isalo National Park; and explore the ancient old city of Antananarivo.
From the secret life of Madagascar's deep rainforests to the lush highlands and the barren moonscapes of Isalo, this tour presents the island's diverse environments in all their pristine glory. Experienced trackers and park rangers guide the way and reveal the elusive wildlife of the island's unique ecosystems, and accommodations from historic townhouses to rainforest lodges provide an authentic Madagascan experience.
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Meet your in-country representative at the airport before setting out on this unique Malagasy adventure!
Enjoy a private vehicle transfer to/from the Antananarivo International Airport.
Lokanga Boutique Hotel is an original Malagasy townhouse which has been furnished throughout with antiques and family souvenirs, inviting guests to journey back to the early twentieth century. Lokanga Boutique Hotel offers only 6 comfortable and exclusive rooms, each with breathtaking views over the capital, a desk, a private bathroom, individually styled and decorated with family antiques and full comforts: WIFI, mini-bar, heating during winter. After a day in the bustle of Antananarivo, guests can relax on the tea terrace and enjoy the breathtaking view out over the old city centre.
Begin this Madagascar adventure by exploring the capital and largest city in Madagascar. Discover the colonial history of this ancient city, and find out the reason why Antananarivo was once named "the city of a Thousand." Marvel at the goings on and the daily life routines of these Malagasy people. Highlights of this tour include a visit to the Old City sections, and the palace of the Queen, which will introduce you to the architecture and urbanism of this dynamic African city. No tour of the town is complete without a moment's pause on one of the hills to take in the view over the city.
A private vehicle with driver will be at your disposal for the day.
Depart from the Madagascar capital, Antananarivo, and travel along the hillside twisty roads towards the Eastern part of the island. The first scheduled stop will be in Marozevo at the Pereyras reserve for the first glimpse of Madagascar's unique biodiversity and fantastic Chameleon Sanctuary. Continue along to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, and start the discovery tour of the nocturnal animals and primates that inhabit this unique and distinctive National Park.
The Lemur is a clade of strepsirrhine primates endemic to the island of Madagascar. The actually word "lemur" derives from the word lemures (ghosts or spirits) from Roman mythology, and was first used to describe the nocturnal habits and slow pace of certain creatures, which applied perfectly to the habitual primates of Madagascar. Shortly after humans arrived on the island of Madagascar some 2,000 years ago, there were some lemurs as large as a gorilla. Today, there are nearly 100 species of lemurs, and most of those species have been discovered or promoted to full species status since the 90's.
The Vakona Forest Lodge has been designed in an authentic, traditional Malagasy manner, boasting the architectural characteristics on the local buildings. Each of the 28 bungalows which have been built in a Madagascan style and has its own terrace. The dining room also offers a spectacular view of the forest as wells a cozy, warming fireplace. There is a pool and sun deck and a number of paths and sign-posted trails lead you to the middle of the primary forest.
Begin the day with a hike through the rainforest to discover the natural Malagasy flora and fauna, as well as the famous Indri lemurs. The Indri lemur is one of the largest in size and has a lovey thick black and white coat. The Indri is well known for its loud, distinctive songs, which will help you to locate them within the thick forest vegetation. Other lemurs which can be seen in this area include the red-bellied lemur, brown lemur, and the lesser bamboo lemur. The park is also a place of habitat for some nocturnal lemur species including the brown mouse lemur, greater dwarf lemur, eastern woolly lemur, sportive lemur and if you lucky, the elusive nocturnal Aye Aye. During your rainforest exploration enjoy a stop for some relaxation at a picturesque waterfall. This day tour is filled with beautiful landscapes and a variety of habitual wildlife.
Almost half of the world's chameleon's population, that being some 60 different species, are found only in Madagascar. They are known for their ability to change color as these reptiles can alter their appearance in response to changes in temperature, light, and mood. By rotating each eye independently, chameleons able to see all sides and directions without moving their heads, making meals out of flies instantaneously!
Today, hop into your privately driven vehicle as you depart towards Andasibe, making route to Tana and then southwards to Antsirabe. You will cross the highlands via the famous national RN7, which leads to the South of Madagascar. A lunch-stop is scheduled in Ambatolampy where the opportunity presents itself to meet the passionate villagers who make handmade pots and other frequently used household items. In the afternoon, you will reach the town of Antsirabe, known as the "Vichy Malgache" and famous for its thermal waters and rickshaws.
Couleur Café is located in Antsirable the beautiful city of the highlands of Madagascar. It is made of bricks, tiles and wood in a green setting. The ten brick bungalows are located in a pleasant garden area and the main building has a communal lounge and restaurant. There is also a small shop, where you can buy souvenirs. The rooms have high ceilings and are light and airy. Each has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and there is also a fire place, which is very welcome in the colder winter months.
Enjoy your private vehicle transfer from Antsirabe to Ranomafana. The drive is approximately three and a half hours.
The Setam Lodge is set above river valley, in a heavily forested area just inside the boundaries of the Ranomafana National Park. Each of the 10 bungalows provides scenic views from there perched hilltop location of the dense rainforest and river below. Each of the 20 chalet rooms is located within the 10 bungalows.
Today you will visit the Ranomafana forest; this forest is known for species of bamboo lemurs found in Madagascar. The most common is the lesser bamboo lemur which can also be seen in Andasibe. The greater bamboo lemur is very rare and only known to be found in two locations. You may find them by hearing the crack of big bamboo stems as they feed. The star of Ranomafana is the golden bamboo lemur "Hapalemuraureus" which was only discovered in 1986 whilst researchers were trying to find the greater bamboo lemur. The park was created soon after this discovery. The largest lemur in the park is the elusive Milne-Edwards sifaka, often spotted high up in the forest canopy. You should also look out for red bellied lemurs which live in couples with their offspring and red fronted brown lemurs which live in large groups. Ranomafana is also a birding hotspot but finding birds in the dense forest can be very tricky.
In real life, the island of Madagascar has no lions, giraffes, zebras, or hippos, unlike the animated movie! The fossil record shows that hippos once lived on the island, but scientists think they went extinct about 1,000 years ago. These hippos, known as pygmy hippos, were much smaller than their African relatives. The largest mammal-carnivore on the island of Madagascar is the Fossa, a close relative of the mongoose. Often compared in size to a small cougar, the Fossa feature semi-retractable claws and flexible ankles allowing it to climb and descend trees head-first.
Start the day off bright and early as you head out on a hike through the forest for a day of exploration. Set out on foot, accompanied by your expert guide, to the deep regions of the National Park of Ranomafana to view the diverse variety of Lemurs living here. The park's star attraction is the golden bamboo lemur, often found grazing amongst the bamboo thickets. Marvel at the colorful bird-life and uniquely beautiful flora and fauna of this rich natural habitat.
Enjoy your private vehicle transfer from Ranomafana to Fianarantsoa. The drive will take approximately one hour.
Today enjoy your private guided tour of old town Fianarantsoa. It is perched onto the hills with its beautiful traditional architecture reflecting the different stages of colonization. You will walk through the streets of Fianarantsoa and stop at the major landmarks to know more about the connection between the Betsileo and the period of colonization.
The Tsara Guest House is a quaint little hotel located in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar's second largest city. The Tsara boasts 18 rooms in the main building, all with en-suite bathroom facilities. The property has a bar, restaurant and small garden.
This adventure continues as you depart the highlands area in the comfort of a privately driven vehicle, and travel further South towards the semi-dry landscapes this truly diverse island country. The first scheduled stop of the day is in the small town of Ambalavao, one of the cultural hubs of the country, boasting a variety of architectural treasures and quaint veranda-lined houses. Enjoy a visit to the entirely natural Paper Factory in Antemoro. Here, inlaid paper is created from plants and flowers which are exported nowadays all over the globe to create some of the world's most famous and beautiful greeting cards. The day's journey is completed upon your arrival into Ranohira the main town outside Isalo National Park. Isalo National Park is home to some of Madagascar's most stunning scenery, with barren landscapes, twisted rock formations and extraordinary plants life.
The Isalo Rock Lodge is a modern and stunning 60 Room Retreat, positioned high in the Sandstone Mountains, overlooking the Isalo National Park in south western Madagascar, providing guest with some breathtaking views. Whilst luxury abounds in the hotel with all modern amenities, Isalo is home to many species of flora and fauna, including, the Giant Chameleon and the renowned Lemurs.
Spend the day exploring the almost lunar landscapes of the Isalo National Park. With an expert guide at your side, travel through the deep canyons of this stellar location. Visit the wonderful waterfalls and natural pools as they pass, providing an ideal opportunity for a refreshing swim or to take some memorable photos. As your day comes to an end enjoy watching the natural beauty of the sun-setting below the horizon of this stunning national park.
The Tenrec is considered one of the first mammals to arrive on Madagascar. Although it looks very similar to hedgehogs, or otters, they are not closely related to any of them, their closest relatives are some other African, insectivorous mammals such as golden moles and elephant shrews. When scared, this little dynamo curls up in a ball and extend its spiky hairs to protect themselves from predators.
The Grandidiera Baobab Tree or Monkey Bread Tree is the biggest and most famous of Madagascar's six species of baobabs. This imposing and unusual tree is endemic to the island of Madagascar, where it is an endangered species threatened by the encroachment of agricultural land. Each of the Grandidier's Baobabs have massive cylindrical trunks, that span up to three meters across, and are covered with smooth, reddish-grey bark. They can reach a whopping 25 to 30 meters in height, and truly standout amongst the native Madagascar flora and fauna. They often produce large, dry fruits which contain kidney-shaped seeds providing an edible pulp.
Depart this morning bright and early on a coastal drive to the city of Toliara. En-route your expert driver will explain the importance of the numerous villages that have been formed during the period of the sapphire rush. You will then go to the Tuliara port and meet your boat trasfer to the island of Anako. This water transfer will take 45 minutes.
Anakao Ocean Lodge & Spa is a magical place that by strange and fortunate circumstances has remained an uncontaminated corner away from the more chaotic mass tourism routes. If a seaside holiday has to offer more to be held as the most memorable, you will discover a cultural travel experience that is enlivened by an indomitable passion for always finding destinations where you can once again savour authentic values and a now-forgotten pace, then Anakao Ocean Lodge & Spa will provide you with great excitements. In the central area there is a bar, a restaurant, various relaxation zones within the "little square" – fulcrum of the Lodge, a TV/library room and a boutique where you can find not only articles of clothing, costumes and beach wraps but also many small craft objects, from ethnic necklaces to important wooden sculptures, strong expressions of the local culture.
This morning, bright and early, your guide will take you out on an exclusive island adventure. Not far off the coral reef coastline emerges the beautiful island of Nosy Ve, an uninhabited island boasting a variety of bird species. Enjoy a peaceful boat ride to get to this small island before taking a short stroll around exploring the unique birdlife and native flora and fauna. Spend the remainder of the afternoon relaxing on the picturesque, isolated beach. This day trip will make you feel as if you were in the world of Robinson Crusoe.
Today, enjoy some time doing whatever you please, reading on the beach, snorkelling and diving, a visit to the nearby village, or taking a quad-bike excursion. Anakao provides a variety of options for your leisurely enjoyment.
A privately driven speed boat will provide you with the means of transportation between Anakao and the mainland of Madagascar.
A private vehicle with driver will provide a transfer to/from the airport.
Enjoy your flight from Toliara (TLE) to Antananarivo (TNR), the flight will take 1 hour and 5 mins.
JoyceHorgan ,
November 08, 2012
"I am a world traveller and this was one of my Top 3 vacations ever! Kensington Tours did a great job with EVERY little detail, from the planning to being met and catered to every step of the way. Our favorite lodges were Tau Pan in the Kalahari, Botswana & Moon Mountain in Sossusvlei, Namibia. We especially loved the Batswana people and all the animals we saw at Camp Moremi on the Okavanga River. The highlight of our trip was actually our stay in Swakopmund when we stayed on the South Atlantic & went for an exciting boat ride to see all the sealife up close and personal (like a seal coming onboard the boat!), a rollar coaster dune ride in a 4 X 4!! the balloon ride over the red sand dunes over Namibia and several champagne brunches in the middle of the desert. Also, will never forget all the sundowmer game drives which ended with our favorite cocktail, watching the sunset with wildlife close at hand!
Unforgettable. Thanks Ivona for planning it all!"
MarkMasterson ,
October 26, 2012
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Re: Steven Weru Kinyua, Kenya tour guide
We recently returned from a wonderful 8 day tour of Kenya with Steven, he is an exceptional individual. But one example: As we returned to the Samburu lodge from our first game drive, Steven pointed out a young, sick-looking lion in the shade of a tree. We observed it momentarily and soon returned to the lodge for dinner.
The next day Steven mentioned he had reported the weak young lion to the local Samburu ranger. Steven explained that due to the arrival of a new alpha male in his pride the young lion had likely been chased out before he was able to hunt for himself. He further explained that the young lion would be welcome back in a week or two, if he were alive. I pursued the full story w/Steven. The ranger Steven had reported the weak lion to had been unresponsive, indicating he would do nothing. Steven, unsatisfied w/that response told the ranger to report it to the Head Park Ranger, or he would. The Head Ranger agreed with Steven's analysis of the situation; bought 10 kilos of meat for the young lion; and directed his staff to feed it appropriately.
Steven understood the workings of that lion pride, and has an exceptional knowledge of all the wild animals of Kenya. Furthermore he has a passion for their well-being. He would not accept a lazy, disinterested response from the local ranger. During our trip in Kenya I had occasion to speak to groups of secondary school students. I related Steven's actions as an excellent example of a Kenyan's knowledge, passion and commitment.
One day Steven pointed out a cheetah. We saw the cheetah w/a young impala in its mouth. After the cheetah had choked the young impala, Steven explained the mother cheetah was calling her cubs --it was thrilling to see the 3 cubs come tearing across the plain creating a mini-dust storm in their wake. The mother gave the kill to her cubs. Steven explained they had to learn to open it up. Shortly she sent them off the kill, twenty paces or so, then froze, looking westerly. A lion, smelling the kill Steven explained, was moving off to the north about a 1000 yards away. Intent on the lion the mother cheetah remained frozen in place (as we're the cubs, mimicking their mother). After the lion passed the mother called the cubs back to the kill. Not 15 minutes later the lion came back, followed by yapping jackels, this time moving off to the east of the cheetahs. As soon as the lion appeared, the mother cheetah repeated her previous actions, sending off the cubs and freezing over the kill, intently watching the lion. Steven explained that the jackels were distracting the lion from the kill, knowing if the lion found the kill, nothing would be left for them. Again the lion passed off to the southeast, never able to find the cheetah kill.
This summary highlights events that played out over a 90 minute period. In that time several tourist rovers and vans came, took pictures of the cheetahs, and left. None of those tourists had a complete explanation of the scene that was playing out before us. Game-viewing w/Steven is a rich experience, a clear cut above the average.
In our time w/Steven we had lengthy conversations about the pluses and minuses of grass-burning, the challenges of maintaining wildlife corridors, park encroachment by locals, roadway underpasses for big game, etc. in addition we discussed ukabila and other political challenges facing Kenya. Steven Kinyua is an exceptional Kenyan guide. He has a wonderful sense of humor, and made our Kenya safari a wonderful learning experience we will cherish for years.
Mark Masterson, Ed.D."
Avi J.Moskovitz ,
February 03, 2014
"We finally returned from the most magical vacation in Morocco and we cannot thank Lily and Kensington Tours enough!! This trip was beyond amazing and we are so appreciative for everything done to make this trip happen last minute for us!
We had a spectacular tour guide that spoke 8 languages, Ismail, and the friendliest and warmest driver, Said, whom made the experience absolutely phenomenal! Not only did we learn and see, but we laughed, danced, ate like pigs, kissed camels and snakes, ran in the Sahara desert under the stars, and enjoyed life - which is the best gift of all!
Avi J. Moskovitz & Armando Silva
EbonyHoskins ,
October 18, 2013
"I am so happy that I used Kensington Tours to help with my dream trip to Cape Town South Africa. I was looking for a well respected tour company that planned private guided tours that was not going to cause me my leg, lol. I begin searching companies by reputation and value. I narrowed it down to Kensington Tours because of the quality and value. I felt taken care of prior to my departure due to the detailed itinerary.
From the time of got off the plane to the time I headed back to the states, I was in excellent hands. The service was EXCELLENT! I will definitely use Kensington again. Certainly, a trip of a lifetime!"
DeborahEastland ,
October 29, 2013
"My husband and I have just returned from the trip of a lifetime in Egypt. The sites were amazing and overwhelming. Everything was as promised. We had the most amazing pyramid view and Nile view from our hotels. Our itinerary included the most magnificent sites and we were accompanied by the most informative and friendly people. I highly recommend visiting Egypt. It is totally safe. Thank you to everyone at Kensington for this experience. It was so beyond our expectations!"
JudyChiburis ,
October 31, 2013
"From our greeter, who whisked us through customs in Johannesburg, to all our excellent drivers, guides and associates in Lions Sands, Cape Town and the wine country, everyone was highly professional, well dressed, well mannered, and well informed. Overall our tour worked like a superbly designed, technically perfect Swiss watch. An experience for the ages. Bravo!"
ConniePurtell ,
October 29, 2013
"This was a trip of a life time for me and I was never disappointed. Sylvia listen to me and give me exactly what I wanted in the way of a photo Safari as well as full tour of Cape Town and the wine country. I never had to wait one minute for a guide or any of the transportation provided. The people I dealt with along the way could not have been more courteous and friendly. I just cannot say enough about my experience with Kensington Tours, it was fabulous! "
Hanne Jones ,
October 24, 2013
"I have travelled all my life. I've combed much of Europe, from The arctic north in Norway to the streets of Seville in Spain, the beaches of Cannes and Nice in France and the medieval heart of Bologna in Italy. I've been on two African safaris (one tented, one not), both "luxurious." I've been on more than a dozen jaunts to India, some guided, others not. Over the years I have discovered that I had rather be lost and disoriented in a foreign country than submit once again to the unbending schedule of a guided tour. Hence I had given up tours of any kind, until Molly Kelly, an American Express travel agent, suggested I might want simply to list the places my friends and I wished to see in Morocco then let Kensington Tours make accessing them in an orderly way not only possible but thoroughly enjoyable as well. And this Kensington Tours did. They pulled our disparate destinations together and designed a far, far better route than we could ever have done on our own. They satisfied all our requests and threw in delicious additions, areas of interest we had never considered or even heard of. Our accommodations were well within our means and wonderful. Our guide and driver, not to mention our Mercedes SUV, could not have pleased us more. In other words, thanks to Molly and her recommending Kensington Tours, we had a sensational holiday. "
Anthoula Korina ,
September 05, 2013
"Africa had always been a myth in mind since I was child that was up until a week ago. I just returned from an epic safari adventure! Kenya, Tanzania and the Maasai are sorely missed.
Words cannot fully express the magic of this ever-flowing journey. It was awe-inspiring, breathtaking, free and powerful. My mind keeps playing tricks on me; thinking rather hoping that I'm going to see a giraffe cross a busy NYC street :)
The memories will resonate for a lifetime. To boot, I went on this trip solo; female traveler. Not sure any of it would have been possible w/out Kensington Tours!!! Thank you..."
JaneJennings ,
July 12, 2013
"I had a wonderful trip visiting the mountain gorillas in Uganda. We were able to get really close to the gorillas and watched their interactions with each other. The local people are so gracious and made every minute a delight. The accomodations were great. I loved waking up in the morning to the sounds of the forest. The added luxury of a massage was a great way to end the trip!"
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Adolescents understand that death is not only irreversible, but also that death will eventually happen to everyone. Although adolescents have a more adult-like understanding of death their behavior can alternate from adult-like to child-like. A teen may reject adults at one moment and then appear child-like and in need of support the next moment.
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The three-man business — currently staffed by owner and licensed physical therapist Leslie Toulouse, massage therapist and office manager Karen Henke, and water fitness instructor and therapy aide Iain Hill — has rented operating space at the community center since 1994. The reason they've stayed for so long, Toulouse says, is because of the quality pool: unlike other locations she's experienced, Alf's substantial depth allows her to increase the range of exercises her clients can do in the water – not to mention its consistent temperature and cleanliness.
From their station at Alf's, Toulouse and her staff treat patients of all ages who face a range of physical issues, including sports injuries, total joint pain, back pain, stroke recovery, multiple sclerosis, and other central nervous system disorders. Treatment methods employed by the local therapists include stretches, manual work such as massage and tissue stimulation, traditional land-based physical therapy training, using Alf's gym equipment, ultrasound stimulation and water therapy.
What makes Aquatic Physical Therapy of Nevada different from other physical therapy institutes is its focus not on what their patients can't do on land – but what they can do in the water.
"(The water) is two things: It's buoyant and it also gives you support," Toulouse explains. "It allows people to work out in ways they can't anywhere else. I combine that with the manual work that I do and that allows for a very high success rate with my patients."
By success rate, Toulouse is referring to the achievement of less pain, increased range of motion, flexibility and a greater display of strength within her patients – an objective reached by well over 90 percent of her clients, she says.
Hill, the self-proclaimed "exercise guru," or patient dubbed "exercise sheriff," has worked as the water fitness instructor for Toulouse's business for the last four years. In his opinion, one of the primary benefits of the water is its ability to level the playing field in terms of treating clients of all ages and ability levels.
"You can't play basketball until you're 104, but you can swim until you're 104 and that's a huge perk," Hill said. "(Aquatic therapy) is worlds faster. It's smoother, faster and the low-impact training is something that people can do for the rest of their lives."
Although each client that the business serves tends to face his or her own unique range of symptoms and displays treatment success in a different manner. For Toulouse and the staff at Aquatic Physical Therapy of Nevada it's the rewarding feeling of watching patients make those personal gains that makes the job worthwhile.
"The nice thing about Physical Therapy is that you're measuring changes all the time … I love it. I love watching people regain strength and independence," Toulouse said. "I love coming to work every day. (Helping people) is a really nice feeling. You feel like you're doing something to make the world a better place."
Barbara Martin is one such patient whose world has been improved by the efforts of Toulouse and her associates. Initially, Martin started coming to Alf's for treatment after witnessing the successful and amiable treatment that her husband received after being directed to Toulouse by his back surgeon. When she herself began having problems with her knee, Martin knew exactly where to turn for friendly, effective treatment.
"(Toulouse) seems to be well known among doctors in town as someone to go to for treatment. She does everything well," Martin said. "She can spot your problems, quickly."
After having been treated at Aquatic Physical Therapy of Nevada since February of this year – first for a knee injury and later to treat back pain caused by overcompensating for the injured knee – Martin is enamored not only with the practice and healing abilities of aquatic physical therapy, but also with the staff of the small practice.
"(Exercising in the water) feels good, for one thing. We can do what we can't do without water … you can move around easily and just move more and more," Martin said. "I love it. I love (the staff). I just really care for them. They're the greatest. I wouldn't go anywhere else."
Despite the overwhelmingly positive reviews that Toulouse – who has been described by clients as a "healer" – receives from her patients, the small business owner doesn't let their confidence in her abilities affect her ego. After nearly 20 years of owning Aquatic Physical Therapy of Nevada and acting as its lead physical therapist, Toulouse continues to strive toward improving her abilities by amassing knowledge that enables her to help heal her clients.
"I hope to keep studying, keep learning, keep working for a long, long time," Toulouse said. "That's the nice part about doing what you like – you don't think about retiring, you just keep thinking about getting better."


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"This is absolutely the worst time to have this kind of drought and heat wave – it's happening right at pollination," explains esteemed commodities investor Dennis Gartman, author of The Gartman Letter.
He thinks companies are now at a point of no return. In a live interview on CNBC's Fast Money Gartman tells us that even if it does rain and the leaves turn green, the corn inside the husk won't be substantial.
"We thought the harvest would yield 14.7 billion bushels but it's going to come in under 13 billion bushels," he says.
And that will lead to some tough choices. We're at a point where there won't be enough to go around.
"I think it means corn for ethanol use will have to wait," says Gartman. "We'll need the corn for feed," or livestock will go hungry.
Also Gartman says if you're buying ferts as a bet fertilizer will be needed to help salvage corn crops, think again. "That's nonsense – farmers aren't going to apply any more."
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WOW Deal 850 One Side 4/5-4/12 3BD 2BA sleeps up to 10 Peopl in Gulf Shores
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- sleeps 20
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If you are looking for a nice updated clean rental at an excellent price, you have found it here. This is probably the best deal for a nice house on the island!
Each side is 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Each side total rent is qouted on the web site. Rent both sides and your group will have the entire property to your group.
You have an awesome 6 bedroom 4 full bath (3 bedrooms 2 full baths each side) beach duplex to enjoy for a week. This vacation home sleeps up to 20 people total, 10 people per side. There is a door inside the duplex we unlock when both sides are rented by one group. You do not have to go outside to go from one side to the other side when both sides are rented by one group. When you rent one side the middle door is locked plus each side has an additionl door that locks. The pool with the large deck is private for the duplex. There is a large upper deck outside via the french doors on each side.
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Only 1 1/2 miles from 59 or The Hangout. Excellent west beach location. We provide a beach wagon (for each side) to take your beach items to the beach. The beach is about 200 yards from this Gulf Shores duplex.
Each side has the same floor plan and the bedrooms have the same set up. Each side has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths and sleeps 10 people. The master suite has a King Bed, private full bath, walk in closet, TV/DVD with DirecTV. The second bedroom has a queen bed and the third bedroom has 2 sets of bunkbeds (4 twin beds). The living room has a Queen Sleeper sofa. The open kitchen is fit for a gourmet chef with granite counter tops, stainless pots and pans and stainless appliances. The living room opens with french doors to the upper deck with a view of the Gulf Of Mexico/Ocean. The private pool is on the lower deck. You can rent either Birds Of A Feather (GulfShores East com) and or Flock Together (GulfShores West com) to sleep up to 10 people on each side.
The beach is 200 yards from this clean Gulf Shores rental. You will be about 1 1/2 miles from "59". Close to all Gulf Shores has to offer yet in a great place in west beach where the beach is quite. No high rise condos near this Gluf Shores beach house. Email or call Jonas for more information. This rental is age restricted, must be 25 or older to rent. Check out GulfShores East comm for more.
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Private Pool with 10 deck loungers. View Of Beach From The House Deck & Lower (pool) Deck.
The beautiful and clean kitchen includes Utensils, Stainless Steel Pots and Pans, Plates, Bowls and Cups. You have kitchen items to cook as much or as little as you wish.
We have pages of local information inside Birds Of A Feather including Restaurants, Dolphin Cruises, Amusement Parks, Boat Captians for Fishing info and more local tips to enhance your vacation.
There is a washer and dryer, ironing board and an iron. You will also have a gas and charcoal barbeque.
activities and attractions in Gulf Shores Alabama
The Beautiful sugar white sand beach is a short walk from Birds Of A Feather and Flock Together.
Amusements parks:" Pirates Island" and "The Track" have miniature golf, go cart rides, bumper boats, sky dive swing and many arcade games.
Waterville is a great place for the family. You have water slides, pools and the auto wave maker. There are rides for the little ones at Waterville.
The Fort at Fort Morgan and the Bon Secur Wildlife Refuse are great places to take your family.
Enjoy the pool and relax... Gulf Shores Needs You To Vacation Here!!!
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Hangout Festival is $400.00 Per Person For 5 nights May 16th - May 21st. Minimum 6 people to max of 8 people. Great Gulf Shores Location!
March 2 to May 16 2013 895 Per Week Rent
May 21 2013 to August 10 2013 1495 Per Week Rent
August 10 to September 7 2013 1095 Per Week Rent
September 7 to December 31 2013 795 Per Week Rent
Add Cleaning of 129.00, 11% Tax and Damage Insurance 39.00 to each Rental.
Rates Subject To Change At Any Time.
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Top things to do in Gulf Shores
- Go To The Beach
- Spend Time At and In The Pool
- Go To The Track Amusement Park
- Go To The Pool
- Eat At Lamberts Home Of The Throwed Roll
Top things to do on a budget
- Go To The Beach
- Spend Time In And At The Pool
- Hunt For Great Shells On The Beach
- Go To The Pool
- Hunt Hermit Crabs At The Lagoon
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- Go To The Beach
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- Go To The Track Amusement Park
- Go To The Pool
- Eat At Lamberts Home Of The Throwed Rolls
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The Monadnocks and Merrimack Valley: Places to Explore
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Nestled on the water's edge and just a short walk from downtown, this beautiful $357 million ballpark provides the San Francisco Giants baseball team with a warm and intimate home and serves as an ideal gathering place for people from all over the world. With its classic brick façade and sweeping views of the Bay Bridge and San Francisco Bay, AT&T Park provides a spectacular venue for the Bowl.
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Quartz-based timing devices are the traditional, long-established components used to provide critical clocking signals in all electronic systems. It's a mature technology, with a track record extending back over 60 years. As such, it's normal to assume that there will be many credible vendors, numerous sourcing options, and fairly few technical surprises. However, this is not always the case.


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Blue diaper syndrome
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